Cost of Living in Needles, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
73.6
100 = national avg
-26.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$32,381
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$76,538
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing75.6
Food80.5
Transportation61.0
Healthcare84.4
Utilities83.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,777
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,201
per month
The overall cost of living index in Needles is 73.6, which is 26.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 75.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $32,381 per year to cover basic expenses.